Physical Activity in Cancer Prevention and Survival: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This article reviews and updates the evidence on the associations between physical activity and risk for cancer, and for mortality in persons with cancer, as presented in the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report.

Methods

Systematic reviews of meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and pooled analyses were conducted through December 2016. An updated systematic review of such reports plus original research through February 2018 was conducted. This article also identifies future research needs.

Results

In reviewing 45 reports comprising hundreds of epidemiologic studies with several million study participants, the report found strong evidence for an association between highest versus lowest physical activity levels and reduced risks

SUBMITTER: McTiernan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6527123 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature